A Chair to Spare: A Message for waiting families

Adoption Timeline

6/1/08- Called to adopt
7/22/08- Hong Kong mission trip affirmed call to adopt
9/9/08- Application to AGCI
9/15/08- Approved to begin Dossier
9/19/08- Home study initial intake
9/26/08- I-600A to USCIS for visa approval
9/26/08- Homestudy individual interviews
10/3/08- Home study complete with home visit
10/14/08- FBI Fingerprint Appointment
11/25/08- Tanya 2nd fingerprints
12/1/08- Submitted Dossier to AGCI
1/13/09- Resubmitted Dossier with Nepal's new documents
1/23/09- Received I-171H visa approved
1/30/09 Dossier in translation in Nepal
2/6/09 In country rep. picked up Gaurentee letter
2/9/09 Dossier submitted to the Ministry
9/18/09 Referral
4/2/2010 Travel approval to Kathmandu
4/28/2010 Travel to Kathmandu
5/25/2010 Home!